FeaturedNeuroscience·February 2, 2022·5 min readFlavanols Help Burn Excess FatFlavanols enhance the browning of adipose fat by activating the sympathetic nervous system. The findings could have implications for the development of new drugs to help treat obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 13, 2021·5 min readFlavor Your Food With “Flavanols (Flavan 3-Ols)” to Burn Excess FatResearchers have found a direct connection between flavan 3-ols consumption and fat browning by activation in the sympathetic nervous system. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for obesity-related disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 5, 2020·3 min readScientists Discover the Switch That Makes Human Brown Fat Burn EnergyBeta2-adrenergic receptors in brown fat cells are responsible for stimulating thermogenesis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2020·2 min readPeople with brown fat may burn 15% more caloriesStudy reports short-term cold exposure activates brown fat and energy metabolism, helping people with brown adipose fat burn calories 15% more than those without.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 18, 2020·3 min readExercise during pregnancy reduces obesity among offspringExercise during pregnancy stimulates the production of brown adipose tissue in the developing fetus. This can help reduce the risk of childhood obesity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2019·3 min readWhy brown fat is good for people’s healthBrown adipose fat (BAT) may help to protect against diabetes and obesity. BAT serves as a key metabolic filter that controls branched chain amino acid clearance, contributing to better overall metabolic health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2019·4 min readCould coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?Caffeine can promote brown adipose tissue function and improve thermogenesis, helping to burn fat more efficiently.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2018·3 min readGut Hormone and Brown Fat Interact to Tell the Brain It’s Time to Stop EatingA new study reports brown fat interacts with secretin, a gut hormone, to signal the feeling of fullness to the brain while eating.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 10, 2016·4 min readBrown Fat Keeps Blood Sugar in CheckResearchers report brown fat may also help to keep blood sugar in check in healthy adults.Read More